vies

vie

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Definitions of vies word

verb without object vies to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
verb with object vies Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
verb with object vies Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1
adjective vies angry, furious, or disgusted 0
verb vies third-person singular simple present indicative form of vie. 0

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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